Entry Level Registered Behavior Therapist

Make a difference in a childs life every single day.

We have immediate openings to support families in need.

Were actively hiring kind enthusiastic individuals who can start right awayor within 4 weeks of accepting an offer. If youre ready to jump in and make a positive impact wed love to meet you!

We take every application seriously and value your time.

Our hiring process is fast and thoughtfulwe aim to respond within 24 hours of receiving your application. Interviews and offers typically move quickly and you may even receive a job offer the same day as your interview .

Why Join Us

At Action Behavior Centers were driven by our core valueslearning caring fun team and excellence. We foster a diverse inclusive and collaborative environment where creativity thrives and both personal and professional growth are encouraged.

We believe in the potential of every individual we serve from helping children reach life-changing milestones to supporting our teams our 1 : 1 ABA setting youll work hands-on with children (18 months to 8 years) using ethical evidence-based ABA techniques in a supportive center-based environment. With top-tier supervision ongoing training and a passionate team by your side youll make a real impact every day!

What youll be doing as a Behavior Therapist

• Apply the principles of one-on-one ABA therapy to help children with Autism reach their full potential by reading treatment plan and program descriptions implementing treatment in line with written description collecting data writing insurance notes and implementing feedback provided by the supervisor during observation sessions.
• Support the development of children in early childhood (ages 18 months to 8 years old) through engaging and fun therapeutic activities.
• Collaborate with a team of individuals to optimize treatment safety and a fun working experience throughout the center.
• Engage with children through play movement and imitation. For some kids this includes running dancing and singing silly songs. For others this might look like reading a book watching a video or playing with cars. Keeping up with the energy and enthusiasm of the kiddos actively engaging in play and fostering a joyful atmosphere.
• Effectively and positively communicate with stakeholders (e.g. peers families supervisors) to coordinate activities celebrate successes and advocate for personal needs.

Job Requirements

Complete the RBT certification process within 20 days of employment by passing a 40-hour training curriculum hands on competency assessment registering for an exam and passing the boards exam.

What Our Team Says

We work directly within the Chicago community to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and their families.

ABC is a fantastic place to work primarily due to its emphasis on teamwork. The collaborative spirit among staff encourages us to share ideas and support each other in our daily tasks. This strong network of support not only improves our clients outcomes but also makes for a truly enjoyable work environment. I feel fortunate to be part of such a dedicated team. Glassdoor Review - Behavior Therapist Chicago IL

The ABC Advantage

10 holidays10 paid time off days and 2 flex days.

Pay Ranges Based on Experience & Education :

For entry level candidates your first raise is earned upon certification as RBT typically within 21 days.

Experience in these fields is a plus!

See what others have said when they made the decision to grow with us on Glassdoor & LinkedIn

We are a Responsive Employer - we will be in touch with you within 24 hours of applying!

Please do not reach out to centers directly about your application status as they are very busy serving clients and families!

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Required Experience :

Junior IC

Key Skills

Applied Behavior Analysis,Developmental Disabilities Experience,Behavior Management,Behavioral Health,Data Collection,Primary Care Experience,Military Experience,Special Education,Autism Experience,Special Needs,Experience with Children,Social Work

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 17 - 27